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Initiatives are taking place nationwide to turn high-school students' interest in science, technology, engineering and math into a career. The New York City Department of Education, for example, is working with the College Board and the National Math and Science Initiative to expand participation in Advanced Placement STEM classes. Meanwhile, the Pathways to Prosperity Network is helping schools align technical education with needs of local employers.

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The Maricopa County, Ariz., Board of Supervisors has approved a program of adaptive-reuse permits to allow eateries to open in spaces not originally designed for restaurants, including historical buildings, banks and post offices. Initial permits are for a six-month trial period, which will transition into a standard foodservice permit if the restaurateur qualifies. "We were looking at ways where we could be flexible in our regulations over design and layout without losing any health or food safety," Chairman Andy Kunasek said.

Tom Modica has been named deputy city manager of Long Beach, Calif., by City Manager Pat West. Modica has worked for the city since 2002. "[T]here is a need in the City Manager's Office for a Deputy City Manager to assist with day-to-day operations and continuing to run this organization at high speed to accomplish the significant goals the Mayor and City Council have set for us," according to a news release from West.

New York City recycles or composts two-fifths of waste generated by businesses each year, but the city could have a rate surpassing 90%, according to a report by the Alliance for a Greater New York. "There isn't infrastructure in the city to capture what is recyclable," Executive Director Matt Ryan said.

The Buellton, Calif., City Council has named Marc Bierdzinski as city manager. Bierdzinski had been interim city manager the past four months. "I appreciate the support of the City Council and am looking forward to working with the City Council, city staff, and the community in my new role as city manager," he wrote in an e-mail.

Bridgewater, Mass., Town Manager Michael Dutton disagrees with a study that says a proposed slots parlor in nearby Raynham would have little impact on the town. "Bridgewater is certainly not looking for an obscene payday," Dutton said. "We're just looking to mitigate realistic impacts."